When taking the photo, it has to be a profile/side view at the eye level of your dog's head and neck.

Tips

• You need to see all their head, ear and neck, ideally without a collar.
• You shouldn't be able to see their second eye.
• The image needs to be nice and sharp, it's so much easier to paint from a good-quality image.
• It's great to have someone helping you to take the photo, a treat or a squeaky toy works wonders to get them looking in the right direction!
• No panting.
• Doesn't matter what colour your dog is, as you will be painting the class using just three colourful paints.
• As silly as it sounds make sure the photo looks like your dog, try to capture a look you love and makes you think "That's so Fino"

The images of my own dogs (past and present) below will hopefully help :-)